Restoration Lead Technician

United Water Restoration Long Island; Village of Islandia (NY); On-site; USD 38,572 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

A restoration company in Islandia, NY is hiring a Lead Restoration Technician. This role includes managing job sites, leading teams on water and fire restoration, and responding to emergencies. Candidates should have experience in restoration or construction, possess a valid NYS Driver’s License, and be ready for on-call duties. A supportive environment with growth opportunities is also offered, including training for certifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in restoration or construction required; lead experience is beneficial.
• Must hold a valid NYS Driver’s License and be physically capable.
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotation during nights/weekends is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage job site operations including setup and documentation.
• Lead a team on various restoration tasks across Long Island.
• Maintain cleanliness and efficiency on job sites.

Skills

Restoration experience

Construction knowledge

Emergency response

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Overworked Restoration Tech / Crew Chief on Long Island? Come Lead With a Team That Actually Has Your Back. If you’re the one everyone calls when a job is on fire (sometimes literally)… but you’re sick of being understaffed, unappreciated, and doing three people’s work for one paycheck, keep reading.

Who This Is For

• Experienced restoration / construction tech who takes pride in clean, compliant work.
• The “go‑to” on jobs: you show up, take charge, and people relax because you’re there.
• You want more responsibility, more say, and more recognition, not more micromanagement.
• You care about people: you can be calm and empathetic with stressed‑out homeowners.
• You respond fast, hate excuses, and refuse to live at “good enough.”

What This Role Really Looks Like

This is a Lead Restoration Technician role with United Water Restoration Group – Islandia, NY. You’ll run the job:

• Own the site: setup, safety, equipment, documentation, and client updates.
• Lead techs on water, fire, mold, and hazard jobs across Nassau & Suffolk.
• Rotate on‑call for nights/weekends – real emergencies, real responsibility.
• Keep trucks tight, job sites spotless, and jobs moving on schedule.

It’s fast, messy, sometimes gross, and definitely not 9–5. If that turns you off, you’ll hate this. If that sounds like your kind of challenge, you’ll love it here.

What You Get Here (That You Don’t Get Everywhere Else)

• $28–$32/hr + OT, benefits, and clear path to more responsibility.
• A staffed team and real depth – not “hero mode” every single shift.
• Recognition and trust: we hire adults, set standards, and let you lead.
• A real voice in how we run: we solve problems with the field, not to them.
• Training and support to grow your certifications (IICRC, OSHA, DOT/CMV).

Must Haves

• Restoration, construction, or related trade experience. Lead experience a plus.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License; able to lift/carry equipment and work at a fast pace.
• Willing to join the on‑call rotation (nights/weekends).
• Highly responsive, hungry to rise above mediocrity, and able to empathize with people on their worst days.